Sun Blade X3-2B Model Name Change
Getting the Latest Firmware and Software
Hardware Installation and Product Notes
About This Installation Guide for Linux Operating Systems
Supported OS Versions and Latest Information
Supported Linux Operating Systems
Latest Information in Product Notes
Single-Server Installation Methods
Oracle System Assistant OS Installation Task
Obtaining Oracle System Assistant
Downloading Installation Media Kits
Download Oracle Linux Media Kits
Setting Up the Installation Method
Set Up for Remote Installation
Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings
Installing the Operating System
Identifying Logical and Physical Network Interface Names for Linux OS Configuration
Identify Logical and Physical Network Interface Names While Installing Oracle Linux or RHEL
Identify Logical and Physical Network Interface Names While Installing SLES
Install a Linux OS (Oracle System Assistant)
Installing a Linux OS Manually
Installing Server System Tools and Updating Drivers
Update or Install System Drivers
Updating a Linux OS to a New Version
Update the Oracle Linux Operating System Version
Update the SLES Operating System Version
Update the RHEL Operating System Version
Getting Server Firmware and Software
Firmware and Software Access Options
Available Software Release Packages
Accessing Firmware and Software
Download Firmware and Software Using My Oracle Support
Oracle System Assistant is a single-server system startup and maintenance tool for x86 Sun Fire and Sun Blade servers. It integrates Oracle's Single System Management products and a selection of related software to provide a suite of tools that allow for the quick and convenient startup and maintenance of the server. The components of Oracle System Assistant include:
Hardware Management Pack
User interface access to startup and maintenance provisioning tasks (including Install OS task)
Oracle Linux command-line environment
Operating system drivers and tools
Server-specific firmware
Server-related documentation
Oracle System Assistant resides on the server and is factory configured with a server-specific version of tools and drivers that is maintained through the use of online updates.
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